Team Rocket's Second-in-Command!

Luo Yuan knew all too well what was going through Slowbro's mind.

This Pokémon was a master at goofing off but utterly reluctant when it came to battle.

Ignoring Slowbro's sulky expression, Luo Yuan looked over at Gary's Arcanine, who stood poised for action. Gary, too, glanced at Slowbro, a bit puzzled.

After a moment's hesitation, he asked tactfully, "Luo Yuan, are you sure you want to use... that Slowbro?"

While Slowpoke had bested his Golduck back in the Safari Zone, Gary still didn't believe Slowpoke had outclassed it by much.

And now that it had evolved into Slowbro, Gary doubted it could keep up with his powerhouse Arcanine.

"That's right, I'm using Slowbro." Luo Yuan gave Slowbro a look that said, You know what to do, then nodded at Gary.

It wasn't arrogance—Luo Yuan had been working with Slowbro over the past few weeks, frequently summoning it and using his Psychic Affinity to enhance Slowbro's own psychic abilities.

Now, while Slowbro still carried that characteristic laziness, its strength had grown leagues beyond the lackadaisical Slowpoke it once was.

With Luo Yuan's mind made up, Gary didn't protest further.

Although Slowbro was technically a good counter to Arcanine's Fire-type, Gary was confident in his Arcanine's speed, believing it would carry him to victory.